Description
This Spicy Chicken Sandwich with Creamy Homemade Sauce is a crispy, juicy, flavor-packed meal perfect for lunch, dinner, or game day. Featuring buttermilk-marinated chicken, a smoky creamy sauce, and toasted brioche buns, this recipe delivers the ultimate homemade sandwich experience. Keywords: spicy chicken sandwich, creamy chicken sandwich, fried chicken sandwich, homemade sauce, crispy chicken burger.
Ingredients
1 lb chicken breast fillets
1 cup buttermilk
2 tablespoons hot sauce
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cornstarch
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Vegetable oil for frying
4 brioche buns
8 dill pickle slices
1 cup fresh lettuce or greens
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Pinch of salt
Instructions
1. Combine buttermilk and hot sauce in a bowl. Submerge chicken fillets and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
2. Mix flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Dredge marinated chicken in the mix, pressing to coat well.
3. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet to 350°F (175°C). Fry chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until golden and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Drain on a wire rack.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, smoked paprika, chili powder, lemon juice, and salt until creamy.
5. Butter and toast brioche buns in a skillet until golden.
6. Assemble the sandwich: spread sauce on buns, add lettuce, chicken, pickles, and top with more sauce. Serve hot.
Notes
Rest the breaded chicken for 5–10 minutes before frying to help the coating stick.
Use a wire rack instead of paper towels to keep the chicken crispy.
Reheat leftovers in an air fryer or oven for best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Fried
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 720
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 1120mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 105mg